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Ohio Weighs CASH Bill Requiring a Cash Option for Purchases Under $500

The measure remains in committee this session, with supporters pointing to card-only self-checkouts excluding cash users.

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Money is counted at the National Produce Fruit and Vegetable store on November 14, 2025 in Miami, Florida. The Trump administration is reportedly working on a framework of deals to grant tariff exemptions to some South and Central American nations that could lead to reduced tariffs on some goods in the hopes that it will bring down the costs of certain groceries.
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Overview

  • House Bill 554 would require at least one point of sale per location to accept in-person cash payments of $500 or less at businesses and government offices.
  • The proposal bars charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash compared with card or digital payments.
  • Compliance could include a staffed register or an automated system, meaning retailers would not be required to add employees.
  • Chains that have moved toward card-only self-checkouts, such as Walmart, Costco and Target, could need to adjust operations if the bill passes.
  • The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Thomas, tracks a broader push for payment choice that includes a bipartisan U.S. Senate proposal, and its passage this year is uncertain with the Ohio session ending Dec. 31.